Lyndsey Scott - Scott started programming at the age of 12, and has since written for an array of iOS apps. Not only that, she became the first African-American model to sign an exclusive runway contract with Calvin Klein.

Jennifer Doudna - CRISPR was successful in one case involving mutated monkey twins, Mingming and Lingling. However, Chinese researchers have used the method to experiment with a human embryo, causing a fair bit of controversy.

Mae Jemison - The first black woman to travel into space is Mae Jemison, an Alabama-born physician who has since swapped space exploration for tech research. Jemison left NASA in 1993, and has since led the 100 Year Starship project, as well as writing sci-fi stories for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.'

An Italian researcher who specializes in space science, Laura Ferrarese has worked hard for the Hubble Space Telescope. She specifically has studied supermassive black holes, and gathers data from the ground and outer space.

Working as a video game artist and designer, Lisette has broken boundaries in the world of computer programming. She champions many socially progressive causes, like Black Girls Code and Girls Who Code.

Helen Fisher - Helen Fisher is an anthropologist who specializes in love. She has researched romantic relationships for over 30 years, exploring all aspects of modern love and how it affects the brain.

The world's most phenomenal female scientists

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Throughout history, women have made monumental contributions to the world of science. Marie Curie, Dorothy Hodgkin, and Barbara McClintock have all helped save the world through their research and discoveries. But the hard work of women in science has not let up one bit. There are thousands of women scientists who are breaking boundaries, and applying their studies in unique and interesting ways. Click on to meet some of the incredible people making the world a better place.